This Drag Race inspired handlebar is designed for speed with a low, aerodynamic stance. The 1” handlebar features integrated risers on a 3.5” center and dimensions of 32” W, 1.5” H, and 4” pullback. Available in Chrome and Black Powdercoat. They come slotted and drilled for internal wiring and use with stock controls and housings. […]
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Testing The New 2009 Indian Chief
Published by December 19th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The launching time of the new Indian Chief has been postponed several times. The reason? Indian Motorcycle chairman Stephen Julius explains that he didn’t want to buy an engine from a 3rd party, and no surprisingly it takes longer than anticipated. We all know that without a proprietary engine, the new Indian Motorcycle company would […]
Harley-Davidson Approves Buy Back Of Up to 20 M Shares
Published by December 19th, 2007 in Builders and Editorial.Even if you don’t know what is a buy back program, at least understand that in most situations it is a good thing. When a company reduces the amount of shares outstanding by declaring a stock buy back program, each of your shares becomes more valuable and represents a greater percentage of equity in the […]
Indian Larry Legacy’s Paul Cox And Keino Sasaki Go Their Separate Ways
Published by December 18th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The collaboration known as "Indian Larry Legacy" was formed in 2004 with one goal in mind, keeping Indian Larry’s memory alive. It was an organization composed of 4 friends and partners of Indian Larry: Paul Cox, Keino Sasaki, Bobby & Elisa Seeger. Together they produced custom motorcycles, parts, and apparel. In 2008 all partners will […]
Thanks to Rogue who sent me the link, this is a slide show of David Mann paintings flying on the music of Bob Seger “Roll Me Away”. Produced by Burt Corbinson. And I can tell you that if you don’t get goose bumps at first viewing, you are not a biker…and will never be. Volume […]
The Christmas Gift Of Accurate Engineering
Published by December 18th, 2007 in Editorial and Engines.Accurate Engineering, the king of Custom Panhead Engines is playing Santa Klaus by giving you (you must promise you have been very nice in 2007) big discounts on their 93” and 120” versions in natural finish. Here the deal as they emailed it to me. “Due to the fact that we are closed from 12/22 […]
Another part from Cycle Visions to make your bagger the most visible on the road without making it look too much like a Christmas tree. It’s a new windshield trim with integrated sequential amber turn signals and featuring 16 run & turn LED’s. Installation is easy by connecting the Tech Trim to your stock wiring harness. Trim […]
Motorcycle Accidents. Mike Greenwald Says It The Way He Sees It.
Published by December 18th, 2007 in Editorial.I received this very interesting article written by Mike Greenwald without first realizing that he was one of my faithful readers usually commenting under the name of GoldIron. This post is a little bit long for a Blog, but very much worth reading from A to Z. And I expect a lot of comments on this one. . "The cost […]
Last Minute Biker Christmas Gift Idea
Published by December 17th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.He or she got everything, or you have no idea about what to offer him or her for Christmas. Uner $20.00,marker included, it’s a tee-shirt with the famous "im in ur" phrasing with blank spaces to fill out by you or the person who will receive it. Now,don’t ask me to suggest a few texts because I can be very hardcore […]
Roger Bourget Introduces The Shredder F-80 Quadracycle
Published by December 17th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I knew that Roger Bourget was ready to try something new and build something else than 2-wheelers. Not only as a way to diversify his business but also to regenerate excitement in his professional life. Yeah, after a certain time (for him & me it’s already more than 15 years building bikes!) exploring new horizons […]
Yes, a Tattoo Artist career can be financially rewarding. But how do you learn? In a tattoo shop or in a tattoo school. Andrei Nichols manages the day-to-day operations of what he states as being the World’s Only Tattoo School. First off, the establishment is a registered, licensed trade school recognized by the Michigan Department […]
Technology is getting so cheap that you you can get a Christmas tree ornament scrolling and flashing 8 different LED messages for $14.95 only (4 AA batteries not included). It’s called "Season Readings" (got it?). Messages include Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays / Happy New Year / Peace on Earth / Seasons Greeting / Home for Xmas […]
No, in our custom motorcycle world not everything is retro style. For all those who need digital high tech instrumentation, it’s difficult to beat the performance, reliability and design quality of the Dakota line of miscellaneous gauges. This new Spiked Speedometer/Tachometer Information Center gives you all the following. 0-199 MPH or KM/H Speedometer, 0-8,000 RPM […]
Ex OCC Vinnie Di Martino And Cody Connelly Start V-Force Customs
Published by December 14th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.First, I wondered if I should mention OCC in the title of this post because in their new V-Force Website none of them mention their former employer by name when each of them write his professional background. For both, it goes like that. Vinnie: "I started a job in a small local bike shop and the company (who?) […]
Ness Guest Speaker At Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum In Daytona Beach
Published by December 13th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On March 7 in Daytona Beach, FL I will not sit next to Arlen, but front of him to listen to his stories (I hope new ones) from his celebrated career. It will be at 20th annual Hall Of Fame Museum “Friendraising” Breakfast. The event will be open to the public for $49 per person. […]
As a Custom Builder I am in the privileged position where I see all the new cool products just before they are released. And I can observe that the number of new items for baggers outnumbers by far any category of custom parts. Here a new example illustrating the explosion of […]
Ex-Titan Motorcycle Owner Andrew Donald Proudfoot Charged With VIN Fraud
Published by December 12th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Andrew Donald Proudfoot, ex-owner of Titan Motorcycle Co. is charged in a 3rd-degree felony case of VIN fraud (altering or removing an original VIN number). Known as “Donn” Proudfoot, Andrew was arrested March 3rd in Volusia County, Florida during Daytona Bike Week. He was bonded out of custody the same day. He was arraigned August […]
Breaking News. Wal-Mart Wiping Motorcycle Magazines Off Their Shelves
Published by December 12th, 2007 in Editorial.Inside a supermarket, even newsstands must be profit centers. Right? Until now it seems that it was not the case at retailing giant Wal-Mart. So the chain has decided to clean the shelves from all non profitable magazines. And, unfortunately, it includes many motorcycle magazines that you will no more find during your next shopping […]
Hot Shocks From Progressive Suspension
Published by December 12th, 2007 in Customs, Editorial and Frames.Thanks to water-jet technology, you can now extend to your shocks the flame theme of your paint job. This is the first new product from Progressive Suspension for 2008. The company used their road proven multi-stage velocity sensitive damper system with 5 position pre-load adjuster, and combined it with water jet cut flamed cans. Shocks are provided […]
Harley-Davidson Facing The Great Wall Of China
Published by December 11th, 2007 in Builders and Editorial.We all know that Harley-Davidson 3rd quarter earnings fell more than 15 percent from last year because of sluggish sales and that the company had to cut production because of the difficult U.S. business environment. More than ever, Harley needs to open and penetrate new foreign markets. China is potentially the most rewarding country. Harley-Davidson officially […]
Color My Spark Plug Wires
Published by December 10th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.If you relocate your coils centered between your engine cylinders, you need a pair of same length spark plug wires (like was the setup on an original Harley FXR). And if you want the true custom look you will choose spark plug wires in a color matching or complementing your paint job. We sell these […]
New Billet Edge Forks By Fierce American
Published by December 10th, 2007 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Fierce American introduces the Fierce Edge Billet forks. This exceptional American made fork features creative design, Quality billet construction, all stainless steel hardware and precision internal components. Available in single or dual caliper. Finishes available are show polish, chrome and black anodized. Offered for most Harley-Davidson models and custom applications. Fierce American Forks […]
A Bobber And Two Women Builders To Fight Breast Cancer
Published by December 9th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jody Perewitz of Perewitz Cycle Fabrication and Sara Liberte of RT’s North Hills Cycle are teaming up to build a Bobber motorcycle live on stage at 3 of the Northeast Motorcycle Expo shows produced by Kev-Marv Productions. Jody is the daughter of builder Dave Perewitz, Jody and has been surrounded by motorcycles her whole life. Sara Liberte […]
I thought that the drum or barrel shaped wooden board wall around which stunt motorcyclists ride defying gravity and carrying out tricks was only an American & English tradition. Until I saw this picture taken in India at the Jammu Carnival. To bikes, they add cars, with disastrous results, several riders and spectators being injured […]
John Varvatos, one of the top American Fashion Designers (and the one who designed my Converse shoes model), got a fabulous idea to feed the hungry and fight societal labeling. He created the project “Labels Are For Jars”.(not for humans). For example, to raise money to help hungry people living in […]
For All Biker Geeks. Utili-Key 6-in-1 Tool
Published by December 7th, 2007 in Accessories and Editorial.We’re swinging into holiday gadget giving season and this weekend I am almost certain that you are going to hit the mall or do some online shopping. To helpyou and if you are like me a biker geek, you should love this 6-in-1 tool looking like a key on your key ring. It’s the lightest […]
